And it ain't that much fun hoeing either.

Chickenman, it looks good...As you find the items that grow the best, and the things that interest you, you'll increase the size of the garden...just don't get too big.

I find it very theraputic , at least until July.

I find it back breaking...not to mention the hips.

Harvested May 3, 2012:



Six yellow squash, two yellow zucchini and two green zucchini.

Harvested May 5, 2012:



Two Sweet Banana Peppers, two Carmen Peppers, six Cubanelle Peppers, ten Fooled You jalapeno Peppers and one green zucchini.

I've got a great mushroom garden this year, I only planted 4 tomato plants this year, 3 celebrity, and 1 cherry , a couple pepper plants that are in pots, the peppers are growing alot right now and are full of blooms,

I have alot of mushrooms popping up everyday, a couple this morning that would make a portobello look small.

Are the mushrooms hurting anything? Or does it mean the soil is rich?

I would think it would be a sign of good soil .
Have any idea what kind they are ? I'm not sure if they're ok in the garden but as long as you're not eating them it should be alright.

The spores probably came in with your mulch.

Generally, it means there is a lot of decaying material...and possibly too much water. No, they shouldn't hurt anything, except, possibly, any small animals that might eat them. I would dig them up and toss them.

Any ideas on how to build some type of branch supports for my peach trees. branches are hanging down almost to the ground!
Thanks.

I was having the same problem, so I went to Academy and bought some adjustable tent poles, attached them to the branches with cable ties, and raised them up.

Thanks for the tip Skeeter 22

I hate hoeing also that's why I put down the fabric.



The first bells for the year, plus some banana, cayenne and jalapeno peppers I harvested this morning.

Can you freeze peaches and use them to make jelly and preserves later ? Mine ripened early and I really don't have time right now.

Yes, slice them and freeze them up!